Temporary Lecturer - Fiction & Speculative Writing

UCSD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 7,500 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for Temporary Lecturer(s) in Literary Arts for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful applicant will teach craft and workshop courses in fiction and cross-genre writing, including Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Intercultural Writing.

Appointments will be quarterly and part-time (1–2 classes per quarter) for one or two quarters. Applications will be accepted between July 24, 2026 through August 11, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach craft and workshop courses in fiction and cross-genre writing, including Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Intercultural Writing.

Skills

Fiction writing

Workshop instruction

Cross-genre writing

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for Temporary Lecturer(s) in Literary Arts for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful applicant will teach craft and workshop courses in fiction and cross-genre writing, including Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Intercultural Writing.

Appointments will be quarterly and part-time (1–2 classes per quarter) for one or two quarters. Applications will be accepted between July 24, 2026 through August 11, 2026.